According to the most recent data reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there were 223,135 hospitalizations related to traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) in 2019. There were 64,362 TBI-related deaths in 2020. Car crashes are one of the leading causes of brain injuries.
Common Types of Brain Injuries in Car Crashes
Not all head injuries are the same. Some have minor effects that heal in a relatively short amount of time. Others have lasting implications that can entirely change the course of a life. Sometimes, a brain injury that initially seems minor ends up having lasting implications.
Brain Injury Symptoms
There is no “one-size-fits-all” symptom list for brain injuries. A person should be concerned about having a brain injury if they lose consciousness or are disoriented, confused, dizzy, or experience headaches after a car crash. Even if those symptoms are not present, it’s a good idea to get checked out by a doctor after a crash, just in case.
